CEREMONY DETAILS
Five amazing individuals will be inducted May 9, 2026, by the Colorado Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
Lenny Bachicha, Scott Barker, Pete Isais, Mike Jurney, and Pat Laughlin will be honored with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling at the induction ceremony.
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award-
Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award-
Colorado State Award Winners:
Aaden Valdez, ASU - Medal of Courage
Austin Collins, Wray HS - Dave Schultz HS Excellence
Timberly Martinez, Pomona HS - Tricia Saunders HS Excellence
Dan Lewis, Highland HS - 2A Coach
Austin Collins, Wray HS - 2A Wrestler
Tony Mustari, Eaton HS - 3A Coach
Ritchie Bruno, Brush HS - 3A Wrestler
Tyler Lundquist, Pueblo East HS - 4A Coach
Robert Kendall, Windsor HS - 4A Wrestler
Sam Federico, Pomona HS - 5A Coach
J.R. Ortega, Grandview HS - 5A Wrestler
Chris Gutierrez, Pueblo Central HS - 4A Girls Coach
Emma Faczak, Bennett HS - 4A Girls Wrestler
Chad Dare, GJ Central HS - 5A Girls Coach
Matilda Hruby, Brighton HS - 5A Girls Wrestler
Jason Ramstetter, Adams State University -College Coach
Cody Thompson, Colorado School of Mines -College Wrestler
Travis Mercado, Colorado Mesa University -College Women's Coach
Lorianna Piestewa, Colorado Mesa University -College Women's Wrestler
Lori Medina, Adams City - Dave Digiacomo "Dedication"
Samuel Vigil, Las Animas HS -Bob Smith Coaching Excellence
Dominic Bejarano, Westy Futures -Youth Coach
Stetson Gabel, Bear Cave -Boys Youth Wrestler
Sophia Valdez, Betterman Elite -Girls Youth Wrestler
Rossie Trujillo -CWOA "GKM" Official
John Contreras, John’s Sports Page-Media
Saturday May 9, 2026
SCHEDULE:
4:00-5:00 pm Reception
5:00-5:30 pm State Awards
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
6:30-8:30 pm Induction Ceremony
LOCATION:
Colorado Springs Marriott
5580 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Hotel room block- April 25th is the last day for discounted rate of $160.00
Click link to reserve room:
Marriott Reservations
SEATING IS LIMITED >>>>>>>>> REGISTER EARLY
